Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man and chairman of the Dangote Group, has been praised by the Nigerian government for prioritising national development over foreign wealth opportunities. At a time when …
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From Local Challenges to Global Solutions: How African Startups Are Attracting World Attention
Africa’s startup ecosystem is no longer a nascent curiosity; it’s a vibrant, innovative powerhouse rapidly gaining global recognition and attracting significant international investment. Once overlooked, the continent is now celebrated …
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Baobab Group Sells Majority Stake in Baobab+ to US-Based BioLite
Baobab Group has completed the sale of its majority stake in Baobab+ to BioLite, a renewable energy social enterprise based in the United States. The move marks a significant shift …
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JA Africa, Boeing Launch STEM, Entrepreneurship Programmes in Nigeria, Togo
Junior Achievement Africa and global aerospace giant Boeing have announced plans to launch two major STEM and entrepreneurship initiatives in Nigeria and Togo aimed at equipping young people with the …
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Refineries: Experts Question NNPCL Over Transparency, Efficiency
There is fresh controversy surrounding Nigeria’s state-owned refineries, as industry experts and oil marketers continue to question the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) over the poor performance of the …
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Taraba State Government Partners with Africa Nature Investors Foundation to Strengthen Conservation Efforts
The Taraba State Government has formed a new partnership with the Africa Nature Investors (ANI) Foundation to protect the environment and boost eco-tourism in the state. This partnership was officially …
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Dangote Cement Posts N209.2bn Profit in Q1 2025, Reflecting Strong Growth Despite Macroeconomic Challenges
Dangote Cement Plc has posted a remarkable profit after tax of N209.2bn for the first quarter ended 31 March 2025, marking an 85.7 per cent increase from the N112.7bn recorded …
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The National Pension Commission (PenCom) is stepping up efforts to recover unpaid pension contributions from electricity generation and distribution companies across Nigeria. Omolola Oloworaran, the Director-General of PenCom, led a …
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How AI is reshaping workforce, creating job opportunities
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing how work is done across the world, and Nigeria is not left out. As businesses adopt automation, machine learning, and AI tools to help …
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The United Nations (UN) has again called on countries around the world to prepare fresh national climate action plans that will help keep the global temperature rise within 1.5 degrees …